The 14 Best Port Vila Tours & Day Trips

1.Small Group River Kayaking Tour from Port Vila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $68Our pick

Paddle the gentle Rentapao River from Port Vila with guides such as Jackie, Berry, or Moroni. Choose a single or double kayak, pass rainforest, mangroves, villages, and swimmers, then cool off in clear freshwater with a Tarzan rope swing. Hotel and cruise-ship pickup is offered, and no kayaking experience is needed.

“Nice informative tour guide with lots of things to say around the surrounding areas and the crystal clear water made it so nice to kayak”

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2.Port Vila Full Day Tour – Experience the Real Vanuatu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $107

Spend about six hours seeing Efate’s Blue Lagoon, AVI turtles, and Rarru Cascades with hotel pickup, a local buffet BBQ lunch, and a group guide such as Junior, Brendan, Flo, or Louise. Expect swimming, rope swings, a rainforest walk, fresh fruit, and time for a little Port Vila shopping.

“We had a great time. Zach is a great guide very informative and accommodating. We were given fresh fruit and lunch was delicious. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing fun filled day.”

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3.Port Vila International Airport to Hotel with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $15

Book a shared, air-conditioned transfer from Bauerfield International Airport to your Port Vila hotel. A Yumi Tours driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, offers bottled water, and shares local information during the roughly 20 to 30 minute ride. The van can carry up to 12 passengers.

“A little late meeting us at the airport but he turned up. The signage on the desk was down low and at first we didn’t see the list but it worked out in the end. Friendly driver.”

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4.Hideaway Island Escape, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $121

This six-hour Port Vila outing combines Blue Lagoon, Hideaway Island Marine Reserve, and the AVI turtle sanctuary. Guides such as Brendan, Sharon, Ray, and Henry add local stories along the way. Expect snorkeling, rope swings, sea turtles, a basic BBQ lunch, hotel or port pickup, and bumpy roads between stops.

“Was an amazing day out, full of fun adventures and new experiences. Our driver, Ray, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and he definitely helped to make our day so memorable. If there has to be a negative, it would be that it was not Read more”

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5.Full-Day Efate Round Island Trip with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $120

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Efate from Port Vila with a local guide such as Moses, Philip, Stan, Vincent, or Alfred. Visit Pepeyo Cultural Village, swim at Blue Lagoon, stop for lunch, see Nasinu Hot Springs, taste Tanna Coffee, and learn about kava. Pickup, lunch, entrance fees, and return transport are included.

“It was a very good tour , Vincent our guide was amazing 😍 , learnt so much about the country and culture”

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6.Airport Arrival Transfer – To Port Vila Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 76 reviews · from $7Best value

Meet Atmosphere Tours & Transfers after Customs and Quarantine at Port Vila Airport, then ride a shared shuttle to your Port Vila hotel. Staff provide bottled water and a local shell necklace. Allow 10 to 30 minutes for the drive, but extra waiting is possible while other passengers arrive.

“The transfer was clearly marked, the driver very friendly and helpful and I got to my hotel promptly”

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7.Full-Day Vanuatu Cultural, Blue Lagoon & Eden On The River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $129

Spend about six hours touring Efate from Port Vila with pickup from your hotel or cruise ship. Visit Pepeyo Cultural Village, stop at Eton Primary School on weekdays, swim at Blue Lagoon, and enjoy water activities at Eden On the River. Guides including Justin, William, Neil, and Charlie have led this route, though timing and stop order can vary.

“The tour was very unorganised and our guide often seemed like they didn’t know where we were going, or what we were doing. I was Picked up on time, then waited 40 minutes in a car park for another bus. All the sights you see are gooRead more”

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8.Hotel to Port Vila International Airport with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $10

Book Yumi Tours for a one-way shared ride from your Port Vila hotel to Bauerfield International Airport. The Toyota Hiace carries up to 12 people, usually takes about 30 minutes, and may pick up other resorts along the way. Drivers such as Phillip, Moses, and Florian are noted for friendly service. Allow extra time for shared pickups.

“Great way to finish off the holiday with a cheerful pick-up, even at 4 am and a comfy transit in a spacious van.”

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9.Private Daily Mini Van Hire Including Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews

Hire a private minivan and guide in Port Vila for 1 to 8 hours. Plan stops such as Mele Cascades, Blue Lagoon, turtle swimming, cultural sites, or duty-free shopping. Guides including Thor, Grace, Rex, Larry, and Junior have helped families and cruise visitors shape flexible days around their schedules.

“Great day. Our guide (Thor) was so friendly, accomodating and full of local knowledge. Tour was so flexible and we had freedom to see the attractions we wanted at our own pace. Highly recommend!”

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10.Half Day Blue Lagoon & Eden + Duty free shop’g Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $57

Spend about four hours touring Efate from Port Vila with hotel or cruise pickup, a local driver-guide, and a 600ml bottle of water. Swim from rope swings at the salt-freshwater Blue Lagoon, visit Eden on the River, sample seasonal fruit and juice, then stop at a duty-free shop. Guides may include Moses, Justin, Charlie, or Joel.

“Great day out. Tour was on time, safe and full of information. Would go with this company again next time I go to Vanuatu.”

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11.Arrival Transfer from the Airport in Port Vila to the Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $10

Meet Bountiful Tours & Transfers at the marked desk after Customs and Quarantine at Bauerfield International Airport. Your driver takes you by air-conditioned shared shuttle to your Port Vila hotel in about 10 to 30 minutes. Expect a fixed fare, help with luggage, and possibly a cold bottle of water or a quick introduction to Efate along the way.

“We booked airport transfer to hotel . Our flight was delayed . The service is hood. Easy to find the staff very friendly”

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12.Discovery Bush Walk from Port Vila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $59

Explore Port Vila’s jungle trails, villages, beaches, plantations, and waterfalls with Vanuatu Ecotours. Guide Jacky is praised for explaining local customs and useful plants. Choose a gentle or harder route, with selected hotel and cruise pickup, for a three-hour walk in a group of up to 12.

“I was lucky the tour went ahead even though it was just me. Jacky is a fabulous guide. No need for me to do any research of Vanuatu traditions or customs as he told me just about all of them. The walk itself was wonderful and the higRead more”

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13.Vanuatu Skybridge with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $43

Ride by 4WD from Port Vila to Mele Bay, walk through 400 metres of rainforest, and cross a 120-metre suspension Skybridge. You can watch or try the zipline and Giant Swing, visit Summit Gardens, see a seasonal waterfall, and enjoy views toward the coast. Mark may be your guide, and groups are limited to 12.

“Views from Skybridge & facility incredible. The staff were all pleasant & knowledgeable. Although we were not brave enough to jump from the swing or zipline we thoroughly enjoyed watching the others.”

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14.Chief Roi Mata Domain & Artok Island Tour of Vanuatu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $175

Travel from Port Vila into Chief Roi Mata’s UNESCO-listed domain, with a boat trip to Artok Island, a guided visit to Fels Cave on Lelepa, ancient rainforest, deserted beaches, lunch, and local guides. Confirm the day’s exact route before booking, since one published booking did not include Hat Island.

“Thought we were going to see the Hat island. It was not part of the tour. Although the guides were very nice, the only good part of the tour was going into the cave. Not worth the money paid.”

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